Golden Yellow.

Finally it's getting colder. Autumn has truly arrived now. Last week, the leaves of the trees turned to golden yellow. It inspires me to place an autumn bouquet in my home.

At this time of year I like to buy chrysanthemums. For me chrysanthemums and autumn are closely connected. The colours yellow and rust brown appeal to me. As I arrange the flowers in a vase, my eye is attracted to the discoloured leaves of the peonies. Those leaves will do well with my chrysanthemums. Although the leaves are somewhat damaged, the colours are beautiful. And it does not always have to be perfect. I also find some golden yellow leaves from the Hosta. Without holes, the snails have not found them!

The work in the garden continues unabated. The last plants have been moved. It is warm enough to do so. Still I am busy planting all the flower bulbs. Each day I plant another part of the garden. Even if I do not feel like it! To motivate myself, I think about how beautiful it will be next spring.

Yet another 250 tulips to go. I have almost reached the finish line!

Peony leaves

Yellow Hosta leaves

 Hosta autumn leaves

Finally I end this, in my opinion, slightly melancholic autumn post with a Haiko*. I made the picture below in Amsterdam and it inspired me to write the following.

*Haiko is a poem of three lines.

Quiet water

leaves float past motionless houses

Autumn confetti.

Have a nice week!

Hetty